The Town FilesPaulsboro, New Jersey
Borough in Gloucester County · population 6,196 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $202,700
- Household income
- $64,239
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 36.3
Paulsboro is a borough of 6,196 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $202,700, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks hipper than 89% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 88% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 80% of New Jersey towns.
How Paulsboro ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Paulsboro is worth $202,700, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $64,239, which is more affordable than 74% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $976 a month. 61.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Paulsboro | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,700 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $976 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $64,239 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.7% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Paulsboro
| People | Paulsboro | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 1.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 94.6% |
Weather in Paulsboro
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.1 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paulsboro since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 1, 2021 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 24, 1999.
Severe weather in Gloucester County since 1996
Gloucester County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Gloucester County
Gloucester County had 124,439 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,070 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Paulsboro itself the ACS puts it at 13%.
Public schools in Paulsboro
4 public schools with 1,272 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulsboro High School | 9-12 | 425 | 13.7 |
| Loudenslager Elementary School | 3-6 | 351 | 11.0 |
| Billingsport Elementary School | PK-2 | 324 | 11.6 |
| Paulsboro Junior High School | 7-8 | 172 | 10.1 |
Towns near Paulsboro
- Tinicum, PA1.8 mi · 3,983 people · home $207,400
- Gibbstown, NJ2.3 mi · 3,822 people · home $249,100
- Thorofare, NJ2.4 mi · 2,806 people · home $282,600
- Greenwich, NJ2.6 mi · 4,917 people · home $251,100
- West Deptford, NJ2.9 mi · 22,197 people · home $294,200
- East Greenwich, NJ3.4 mi · 11,706 people · home $406,700
- National Park, NJ3.4 mi · 3,026 people · home $219,500
- Folcroft, PA3.8 mi · 6,792 people · home $171,500
Paulsboro questions
Is Paulsboro, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Paulsboro scores better for retirees than 10% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 56%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Paulsboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Paulsboro is valued at $202,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,239, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $976 a month.
What is the weather like in Paulsboro?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 23.1 inches of snow.
Does Paulsboro get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paulsboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)